Family Medicine

How many years is the reg-programme?

• 4 years
• 4 years

How many years have you been in the reg-programme?

• 4 years
• Already completed

How many years did you work as an MO in the department before getting the registrar post?

• None
• None

What relevant examinations did you do before getting the registrar post (i.e., in the field of your training)?

• None
• Diploma

At which training complex did you complete/are you completing your reg-time?

• Walter Sisulu University
• Walter Sisulu University

What hospitals/complexes did you rotate through as part of your training programme?

• Zithulele District Hospital (Eastern Cape)
• Zithulele, Nelson Mandela Academic, Frere

What examinations were you required to complete during your reg-time?

• Final, MMed, Fellowship, Internal exams annually based on the same structure as final college exams
• Part I, Part II, MMed

How well did your registrar training programme prepare you for your examinations (1-5)?

• 4
• 5

How would you rate the teaching you receive(d) in your reg programme (1-5)?

• 3
• 5

How would you rate your clinical exposure (1-5)?

• 5
• 5 – Most of the Fam Med programme is based at a district hospital, which provided an excellent training ground for a Family Physician.

How would you rate your department’s working environment when it comes to general support and morale?

• 2
• 5

For those coming after, can you recommend any suburbs/areas that are safe to live in and close to most of the hospitals where you have to rotate in your registrar programme?

• Our decentralised program is based in a deeply rural environment which has both big challenges and big rewards.
• Live in hosp accom at Zithulele

Any final comments?

• Zithulele was an incredible place to learn to be a well rounded and skilled Family Physician.